The Journal of the Pocono Plateau, June 24–July 7, 2021

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June 24–July 7, 2021

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Hungry Hill…more of the Revolutionary War story (Wilkes-Barre) and Upstate New York settlements in 1778. It tells why General Washington had serious concerns, and his response with the Continental Army.

It describes the building of the first road over the Poconos, through Tobyhanna Township, for the large army to march through the wild and harsh terrain. It shows how the new road opened the area to settlement and development.

In 2019 Tobyhanna Township was designated to be responsible for the site by the Monroe County Commissioners.

by Rick Bodenschantz

large granite monument pays tribute at the soldier’s grave A new historical interpretive who died while building the story panel for Hungry Hill, road. It also honors the two the Revolutionary War Continental army regiments Memorial in Tobyhanna that built Sullivan Road in Township, has been made pos- May and June, 1779. sible with the generosity of a In 2013 a historical roadside grant from the Monroe County marker was installed close to Commissioners. the road, to explain to passersCoordinated and produced by what is on the hill. Once on by the Historical Association Hungry Hill at the memorial of Tobyhanna Township for site, visitors can now learn Tobyhanna Township, the more of the story of Hungry expanded story of Hungry Hill Hill, the building of Sullivan and the building of Sullivan Road and Sullivan’s Expedition.

Road is told on this highThe story tells of how the quality graphic panel. aligned British and Six Hungry Hill is a Revolutionary War memorial created Nations of the Iroquois invaded the Wyoming Valley

by Monroe County in 1943. A

Hungry Hill is located at 135 Sullivan Trail, (RT. 4004) in Pocono Pines, ½ mile south of Route 940, beyond the end of Pocono Crest Road.

The coordinates are: 41° 06’ 22.1”N, 75° 26’ 37.4”W or 41.106139, –75.443722.

Hungry Hill Memorial is open dawn to dusk, seven days a week. For more background, visit the websites of: www. tobyhannatownshippa.gov and www.tobyhannatwp history.org

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Tobyhanna Township renews cable franchise agreements

by Lori R. Cooper

Thirty-five zoning permits were issued so far in 2021, compared with 12 in 2020.

The June 21 Tobyhanna A total of $339,375.51 was Township supervisors’ meetapproved for the bill pack. ing was the first to be held in Discussion about the Clymer person since Covid-19, with Library Tax Millage Increase access via GoToMeeting also Request and Request for Doprovided. nation was removed from the A hearing for renewal agenda for this meeting. requests for the cable franThe STR Committee will chise agreements with Atlanpresent to the board at next tic Broadband LLC and Blue month’s meeting July 6.

Ridge Cable Technology was During public comments, held. The franchisees are exHeino Fette expressed concern pected to provide state of the art services, stronger customer about too many business signs service, and franchise fees. The on Sullivan Trail, Government fee structure for the agreement Center Way and throughout remains the same. A represen- the township. He asked that the municipality note these tative of the cable companies violations. Board chair John was available via phone to Kerrick said that DPW might answer any questions. take care of this.

Also on the agenda was the A citizen asked if the road vacation agreement with Tobyhanna Site LLC. St. Luke’s Emergency Management Medical Center, which is being Coordinator’s resignation had built in the township, will pay the cost to move the road.

been accepted. At this time the plan is to see if he will stay until the end of the year.

Another resident asked about the Master Parks Plan.

This had been put on hold due to Covid-19. A meeting had been scheduled for June 22, which was to include a discussion of the dog park planned for the site of the former pool.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 19, at 6 pm.

A work session is scheduled for July 6, at 6 p.m.

Senate approves Scavello bill allowing local police radar The Senate voted recently to approve legislation sponsored

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by Senator Mario Scavello permitting municipal police in Pennsylvania to use radar for speed enforcement. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.

“Even though speeding is the leading contributor to fatal crashes and 30% of fatal speeding crashes occur on local roads, Pennsylvania remains the only state to not permit the local use of this safety technology,” said Scavello. “The use of radar should be viewed as a driver protection which provides the most accurate tool for the enforcement of speed limits.

This technology is much more efficient and effective than the dated technology of the past.”

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Sets a revenue cap on the amount of money a municipality may keep from speeding tickets at no more than 10% of its municipal budget.

• Requires a municipality to adopt an ordinance before allowing police to use radar.

• Sets calibration standards for the use of radar guns.

“Here in the 40th Senate District, we’ve seen at least 15 pedestrian deaths over the past 20 years where speed was a factor, and just one is too many. This legislation will save lives.” Scavello said.

The legislation is supported by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, Pennsylvania Municipal League, Senate Bill 419: Pennsylvania State Associa• Prohibits convictions if the tion of Boroughs, Pennsylvaspeed recorded is less than nia Association of Township 10 miles per hour over Commissioners, Pennsylvania the speed limit where the State Association of Township posted limit is less than 70 Supervisors and Pennsylvania miles per hour.

State Mayors Association.

July 31 BWA workshop:

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Get a rain barrel and learn how to use it Have you ever wished for a more efficient way to water your garden, keep your car clean and save money all while helping the environment? A rain barrel can do all this and more.

Brodhead Watershed Association is holding an online rain barrel sale and will host an accompanying inperson workshop on July 31.

The workshop will discuss what rain barrels do, how to assemble and install one, and the many uses of rainwater around the house.

To participate, order a rain barrel via BWA’s website at shop.brodheadwatershed. org, for $85 per barrel. This will automatically enroll participants in the workshop, which will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 31, at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center, 1539 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg.

Barrel purchasers can skip the workshop, but the barrel must be picked up between 10 a.m. and noon July 31 at the center.

Deadline to purchase a barrel and register for the workshop is July 16.

No refunds.

Please bring receipt when picking up barrel.

The workshop is supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.

Mark your calendars for the 94th Annual

July 12–17 Route 611, just north of Route 940 traffic light Benefits Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. pmvfc.com

Pocono Raceway CEO to compete in Friday’s ARCA race to ‘Fund The Police’ Nick Igdalsky will partner with Fast Track Racing to drive the #12 car for owner Andy Hillenburg in the General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200 ARCA Menards Series race on Friday, June 25 during the 2021 NASCAR Doubleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway. Igdalsky’s race car will feature the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation on the hood to raise awareness and funds police departments around the area.

“People have the ability to show support for their own local police departments by making donations directly to them or to a foundation like ours or everyday needs that not only keep the officers safe but helps them serve the people in a safer and more efficient manner – everything from K-9 training items, vests, body cams, detective equipment, etc.,” Igdalsky said. “I guess you can say this is a ‘Fund the Police’ campaign, and we urge everyone to contribute to their own local police department as an ultimate

show of support.”

Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation President and law enforcement professional, John Lamberton agrees, “Officer confidence is obvious when you wear that badge; but morale comes from knowing the people you’ve chosen a career to serve and protect value what you do.”

Community members are encouraged to visit their Regional or local police websites, and State Police websites as well, to learn more on how they can support and donate them.

The mission of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation (PMRPF) is to provide resources for essential equipment and programs not funded by the police commission and promote the safety and well-being of the community PMRP serves, according to the foundation’s website.

At Pocono Raceway, his family owned and operated track, Igdalsky has made nine of his 32 career starts. His best finish, to date, has been sixth at Pocono in 2014.

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25th annual Community Aviation Day Fly-in Drive-in Breakfast moves to September 5 Following COVID-19 Social Distancing Directives, the Mount Pocono Rotary has moved this year’s Community Aviation Day Fly-In Drive-In Pancake Breakfast to Sunday, September 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Mt. Pocono Rotary and the East Stroudsburg Salvation Army.

For the past 25 years, this popular community event has been held rain or shine at Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport.

Mark Turner, event chair, comments, “The day’s events include a pancake breakfast, airplane and helicopter rides, children’s activities, civilian and military aircraft displays, a Huey helicopter, emergency services and antique car displays even plans for a parachute jump.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 12 and under. The day’s activities include free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17, weather and space permitting. Parking is free.

Turner continues, “This event was created 25 years ago to give residents and visitors to our area the change to visit the airport, see a variety of airplanes, experience helicopter and airplane rides and generally find out about how to get youth involved with aviation.

It has grown to be one of the Mt. Pocono Rotary’s largest annual fundraisers with over $200,000 raised that has been distributed to non-profit and deserving causes throughout the community.”

The mission of the Salvation Army of East Stroudsburg is to preserve human dignity while empowering people to reach their potential through honoring heritage, strengthening family values and meeting human needs. In tough economic times and throughout the Pandemic, when thousands of neighbors have found it hard to feed their families, the need for services provided by the East Stroudsburg Salvation Army has been under even greater pressure with over 2 million meals served to those in need. In addition, the Salvation Army has provided grants for rent, utility assistance, heating fuel, shelter and healthy food for thousands of families thanks to donations from individuals, organizations and the generosity of the Mt. Pocono Rotary.

In addition to free airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 donated by volunteers for the Young Eagles EAA Program, airplane and helicopter rides can be purchased with proceeds

benefiting the charities.

Those rides are donated by event sponsors Moyer Aviation and Hi-Tech Helicopters, as well as by Papillon and Moyer Excavation. Sponsors for the event include Pocono Manor Investors, Bailey’s, Shoprite, Smuggler’s Cove, as a lead sponsor for their food donation, Besko Outdoor, Sky’s the Limit for the parachute demonstration, and many more area businesses and organizations.

Turner concludes, “We are offering sponsorships and ads in our program booklet that will be distributed to our attendees. We welcome area businesses to join us in raising money for Rotary and this year’s very worthy charitable organization.”

Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport is located just off Route 611 at 188 Airport Drive, Tobyhanna. The event is held rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased day of or in advance at RotaryFlyInBreakfast.com or by calling 570.839.7161.

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The Wildflower Music Festival is back Eight concerts, including Sunday matinee The Wildflower Music Festival has announced the return of its summer concert season, beginning on Saturday, July 3. There will be seven Saturday concerts through August 14, plus a special Sunday matinee on August 8.

These concerts performed by nationally and internationally known artists will feature a variety of music genres from classical to jazz and from bluegrass to fabulous tribute groups.

The Saturday concerts begin at 6 p.m. and the Sunday matinee begins at 3 p.m. They are held in the Wildflower Amphitheater on the grounds

of the beautiful DorflingerSuydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills.

Judi Mortensen, the festival’s chairman and artistic director said, “Finally, winter is a memory and long-awaited sunshine fills the sky at the Sanctuary. In a short while, you will be enjoying great performers again at the outdoor Wildflower Music Festival amphitheater. I know I am ready to attend the concerts, especially after the lack of entertainment since the Covid-19 mitigations began. Music nourishes the soul and is something we all need right now.”

The season kicks off on Saturday, July 3 with the classical and pops music of The Alliance Brass Quintet.

They will entertain the crowd with a wide-ranging repertoire, including some patriotic music to help celebrate the Fourth of July.

They are acclaimed as “the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality” (Chicago Brass Festival) and they have emerged as one of the country’s most exciting brass ensembles.

The rest of the festival includes: July 10 | Ilya Yakushev and Thomas Mesa –

phenomenal pianist and internationally award-winning classical cellist performing Beethoven, Bolling, and Rachmaninoff. Classical fans will not want to miss this one!

July 17 | Delfeayo Marsalis Jazz Quintet – Over the course of his prolific music career, acclaimed trombonist, composer, and producer Delfeayo Marsalis, from New Orleans’ FirstFamily of Jazz, has been praised as one of “the best, most imaginative and musical of the trombonists of his generation.” He has shared the bandstand with jazz legends Art Blakey, Max Roach and Elvin Jones, as well as pop icons Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and George Clinton.

July 24 | Appalachian Roadshow – Their debut album landed three multiweek number one songs on Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay charts and garnered the band a New Artist of the Year nomination and Song of the Year nomination (Dance, Dance, Dance) at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.

July 31 | Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook – a show starring Suzanne O. Davis, who gives an outstanding performance playing the piano and sounding like Carole King. Suzanne’s performance takes you on a journey back to those great reSee WILDFLOWER, page 6

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Wildflower

August 8 | EXTRA SUNDAY MATINEE AT 3 PM— Beach Boys Continued from page 5 Tribute – Catch A Wave cordings from the 60s and 70s recreates the look and sound of a live Beach Boys concert with stories about the music, circa 1964 to 1969 replicating the history of Carole King’s their unique harmonic incredible career, and a fun, California sound. The group sing-along, audience interacis so authentic it was the only tive performance.

August 7 | The Beatles Beach Boys’ show to have been Tribute – This Beatles personally selected to perform Tribute Band has been for Brian Wilson, The Beach garnering standing ovations Boys families, and friends nationally and performing for the California Beach Boys at Disneyland and on Disney State Landmark dedication Cruises for the last 15 ceremony in their hometown years. This show rivals the of Hawthorne, CA. top acts on Broadway and Las August 14 | Shadows of the ‘60s– A twelve-person Vegas with “spot-on” revue that pays tribute to vocals, extraordinary musicianship, and exact Beatle the tremendous legacy of the Motown Super Groups showmannerisms. Great for all casing the music of Motown’s ages! Disney Entertainment biggest hits performed at says they are “as close to Dorflinger with gorgeous seeing and hearing the real costumes and vibrant Beatles as humanly possible.”

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choreography. This salute to the legendary stars of Motown includes hits by The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Jackson 5, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, and more.

As an open-air outdoor music festival held in a tiered amphitheater among majestic pine trees and green ferns, Wildflower has a great location to meet state and federal safety guidelines. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on as chairs are not provided.

Picnics and beverages of your choice are permitted at all outdoor concerts. Parking is free.

All performers and programs are subject to change.

General admission tickets good for any concert are $24; students 6 to 18 years are $12. There is no charge for children under 6. Reduced price Flex tickets may be purchased up until July 2 starting in quantities of four or more and are good for any concert.

Contributors receive tickets

and other benefits. Levels for annual contributors begin at $100. Those who contribute $400 or more may have their own chairs stored and set up at any concert they will be attending. For more information about becoming a contributor, please call Dorflinger Sanctuary Executive Director Barbara Gilpin.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate the evening of the performance and in advance by phone, online or in person at the Dorflinger Glass Museum Gift Shop during regular open hours.

In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be held in the air-conditioned auditorium at the Wallenpaupack Area High School.

Food and beverages are not permitted in the school auditorium but can be consumed in the school lobby or parking lot. If in doubt of the performance location on the day of a concert, call the festival office.

For additional information

on the festival, contributions, tickets, rain location and directions, call (570) 253-5500 (Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), email music01@ptd.net, or visit online at www.wildflowermusic. org.

The Wildflower Amphitheater is located on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary on Long Ridge Road in White Mills PA. The village of White Mills lies halfway between Hawley and Honesdale on Route 6. At the blinking light in White Mills, turn at the Dorflinger Factory Museum and go up the Elizabeth Street hill. Proceed for 6/10 of a mile to the stop sign.

Continue for another 1/10 mile to the entrance of the Sanctuary on your right.

Visit our website at pocononewspapers.com or find us on Facebook for more photos, news, and features.

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PMRPC hears tributes to retiring Detective John Bohrman

by Jeanine Hofbauer

Repeated many times on June 8 at the PM Regional Police Commission meeting, “John–We will miss you” led into recognition from agencies across the county for Pocono Mountain Regional Police Detective John Bohrman, who is retiring this July.

Representatives from the Monroe County District Attorney’s office, the Child Advocacy Center, Women’s Resources, and Monroe County Children and Youth shared appreciation for his time, talent and dedication over the course of a law enforcement career spanning nearly 30 years.

With fellow Monroe County Assistant District Attorney Michael Rakaczewski, Curtis Rogers commented as the voice of children’s advocacy, “He never quits until he’s done everything for every case, every kid.”

Calling Bohrman, “A rock for people who have been in the toughest times of their lives,” Women’s Resources executive director Lauren Peterson shared service accolades.

More admiration followed for three PMRP professionals whose swift actions May 7 saved a life. On scene actions

by Patrol Sergeant Charles LaRue, Officer Richard Michaels, and Corporal Matt Nero included immediate cessation of blood loss after a “catastrophic” laceration caused by broken mirror glass.

The teammates didn’t hesitate, springing into each needed role including police escort and ambulance driving while EMTs took over medical procedures.

With pride, Chief Chris Wagner said their response “exemplifies the best in law enforcement.”

Added attention had Pocono

DePiano and Crayson Cheung for Tunkhannock Township; John Seese for Barrett Township; Fran O’Boyle and Mayor Michael Penn for Mount Pocono; and Kurt Cummings and Tony Lamantia for Coolbaugh Township.

PMRPC’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 13 at police headquarters on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.

Out en Op TV in the

23rd ANNIVERSARY on Blue Ridge TV 13 Retiring Detective John Bohrman displays honors received from Women’s Resources Executive Director Lauren Peterson.

Mountain Regional Police Foundation fundraising Backthe-Blue & Community Too benefiting Monroe County Special Olympics. Noting that the athletes must raise money for equipment and competition costs, representative Taraz Crowley expressed appreciation as the May effort raised $3,320 for the nonprofit.

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John Bohrman is the (center) of attention with community recognition by (from left) Monroe County Assistant District Attorneys Michael Rakaczewski and Curtis Rogers before retiring from his detective position this July. $302,714.92 was approved with funds to be distributed as follows: General Fund, $137,950.52; Capital Projects Fund, $8,983.34; ESSA June Mortgage Payment, $8,983.34.

Commission members present included Dave Moyer with Dave Carbone and Brendon Carroll for Tobyhanna Township; Fran

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Chief Chris Wagner presents Taraz Crowley and athlete Faith Atkins with $3,320 raised in Pocono Mountain Regional Police Foundation’s fundraiser benefiting Monroe County Special Olympics.

Patrol Sergeant Charles LaRue, left, and Officer Richard Michaels, and Corporal Matt Nero (not present) receive recognition for swift, life-saving action May 7 from Police Chief Chris Wagner.

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Out in the Open

Cicadas: Not much in the Poconos

by Alex Zidock A mistake in identity or at least an error in mapping has disappointed some that the Brood X cicadas will not appear in most of the Poconos after a lot of hype. The National Forest Service marked Monroe County on their cicada emerging map as a Brood X cicada hot spot this spring, but that was in error.

And, in fact, for most of the Poconos, very few of the redeyed bugs will appear. If you want to hear and see cicadas, you’ll need to visit the southern portions of the state, and in our area, that’s south of Allentown.

As the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, cicadas emerge after a 17-year stint underground, sucking juices and eating sap from tree roots. They appear as nymphs and usually climb trees where they rapidly shed their outer skeleton, unfold

wings and fly around looking to mate. Males make the loud daytime sounds we hear,

A Brood X cicada now emerging in southern Pennsylvania pauses on the finger as to admire the American flag nail art. Cicadas do not bite or sting and are beneficial to the environment. They will disappear in the next few weeks. (Photo by Alex Zidock) hoping to attract females.

Once mating has occurred, the female deposits eggs in small cracks she makes in

tree limbs. Young cicadas feed on the sap, then drop to the ground and dig until they find a root on which to feed.

Brood X cicadas will stay underground for 17 years, but other species may only stay underground for as little as two years. Brood X cicadas are beneficial to the environment. They are very high in protein and low in fat and carbohydrates, so everything eats them, even people. Fly fishermen tie a cicada pattern because fish love them.

Getting back to the National Forest Service cicada emerging map, Monroe County and the rest of the Poconos will next see a significant emergence of 17-year cicadas in 2030 when Brood II is scheduled to occur.

Brood II last appeared in the Poconos in 2013 and is now underground, eating its way to adulthood.

Rummage sale set at Thornhurst UM Thornhurst United Methodist Church, located at 342 Old River Road, Thornhurst, is holding its first-ever Rum-

mage Sale this Friday, June 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine.

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Everything will be for sale— collectibles, DVDs, kitchen appliances, housewares, used and new LuLaRoe clothing and more, and some homemade baked goods.

CTVFC Sale Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company will hold a fundraiser sale Saturday, June 26, 12–6 p.m. and Sunday, June 27, 12–4 p.m. at the Firehouse at 652 Laurel Drive, Tobyhanna. The sale will feature bikes, household goods, outdoor items and much more.

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Sharp new business opens on Route 611 Splinters’ Hatchet & Axe Throwing opened a new and fun athleisure sport of hatchet throwing space on Route 611 in Swiftwater.

Owner Shane Waters wanted to create a fun space for all ages, open into the evening for Pocono residents and visitors to enjoy. Everyone is able to participate with only a 5-10 minute learning curve to becoming an AXEpert.

Waters invites you to “come by yourself, or bring your

friends for a little throwdown, everyone will have great time.”

For more information and to book a time for a throwing stall, go to their website: splinters-hatchetaxethrowing. com. The website has all the answers, but you can call Shane at 862-222-3423.

Splinters also has a private room for parties.

Find Splinters at 2190 Route 611in Swiftwater 18370. There is plenty of parking.

Meet & Greet to bring community together A community Meet & Greet is being held July 3 at 2 p.m. at the Pocono Lake Weslyan Church Pavilion at 203 Spur Road, Pocono Lake. The event is sponsored by Music Kingdom Radio LLC, 5 Loaf House, and Rockers in Recovery, as a way to bring community

businesses and individuals together.

There will be free food and beverages, speakers, and music.

Businesses are invited to bring materials to share.

For more information, call 570-807-1080.

Deadline for the next edition is Tuesday, July 6.

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Seth’s Sightings I am finding this past week’s weather, with its warm and cold, dry and humid, sunny and cloudy, a bit like New England weather — if you don’t like the weather, wait a while…

As an example, Ruth and I went out to Split Rock to enjoy a day at the Wine Festival last weekend. The afternoon was partly cloudy when we started, and fully overcast soon thereafter. By the time we’d worked our way through most of the wineries (walking by many, stopping and sampling at some), there were drops of rain falling.

We made one last stop at a winery at the tent closest to the exit, running into friends from White Haven there, and buying a couple of bottles. As our feet crossed the fence line on our way to parking, the rain picked up. In less than 100 yards, it was raining steadily and stayed that way all the way to the car.

We arrived at our car without being soaked, which leads me to a story. One memorable Wine Fest at Split Rock, we

had the same thing happen except it was a thunderstorm that rolled in. Ruth and I didn’t get 100 yards before being completely soaked by a warm rain.

It was a fine festival, with a very good mix of wineries and fun bands. People were having an excellent time, and lots of wine was being bought.

We are hoping to see no rain during the three days of race weekend. Our group will be in the grandstand for the ARCA race, then up in the shade for the NASCAR races. We’re planning to roam the pits and paddock as well.

During the last couple of weeks, we attended local graduations, and watched on Zoom where we couldn’t be there in person. To all the graduates around the Pocono Plateau, high school and college — congratulations and best wishes for your futures.

Also these past weeks, we have been doing a lot of touring to look at this year’s mountain laurel bloom. It’s a spectacular year for these. The

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best blooms we have seen are through Hickory Run State Park, and along Route 93 north of Jim Thorpe (towards Hazleton). Also among our sightings are nice blooms of the lily pads on the pond near Camp Moseywood, off Moseywood Road going south from Route 940 into Lake Harmony.

This past Sunday was hot enough that a day out in the car was enough, as long as the air conditioning was running.

Coming into Albrightsville, we stopped for a side trip to walk the dogs at the end of Meckesville Road in the gamelands there. The side trip, all of about five minutes off Route 534, took us to a lush path flanked by blooming mountain laurel. Even though it was hot, the path was well shaded, and we all really enjoyed the stretch.

On this side trip, we sighted a grassy plant with a tall

stem topped with a cone of white flowers. Ruth used her smartphone and an app named ‘picturethis’ which identifies plants.

These flowers, which dotted the undergrowth in one area of the woods, was Fly Poison — also known as Stagger Grass. We’d not seen these in flower — the area was remote enough so that little would bother these as they bloomed. Reading about the plants, bothering them would be a bad idea anyways as all parts are poisonous.

On our way out to the main road, we split a small herd of young bucks, their small antlers still covered in velvet. Another deer sighting was mid-day on Wednesday afternoon, as I made a stop at the Weatherly Post Office and a lone deer came out of the

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Sightings of butterflies are on the increase, and we also sighted large patches of milkweed that will soon be in bloom to feed the oncoming migration.

Last Friday, we were in the balcony of the Mauch Chunk Opera House to enjoy a performance of The British Invasion Years band. They did a first set of mid-to-late ‘60s British tunes — Kinks, Herman’s Hermits, Rolling Stones and Moody Blues; then for their second set, they performed the American response including Neil Diamond, The Doors, The Box Tops, and more. As a finale, they closed with a Beatles set. They were great. We look forward to their coming back.

The Mauch Chunk Opera House has booked Igor & The Red Elvises for August 14.

Check them out on the internet, then if that appeals, come join that fun and crazy night.

More of our summer reading — Beartown by Frederick Backman for Ruth (not an easy read), and for me — Dead To The World by Charlaine Harris (a re-read) AND McNally’s Gamble by Lawrence Sanders.

I am going back and forth between them.

We are planning a special ‘do’ for the July 4 weekend, a trip to Gettysburg and a tour with our own tour guide. I’ll share details in the next issue.

The Briggs Farm Blues Festival is July 9 and 10 with a really strong lineup. A group of us from around the Poconos is going to be there.

It is truly a great thing to have summer festivals and events back. Last year was crazy without them, but we are here and healthy so let’s get out and enjoy them.

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Police Beat Two neighbors in Effort got into an argument at 9:16 a.m. on 6-18, that became a full-on fight. Neither of the 50-something women managed to hurt the other, so both were only charged with harassment, PA State Police-Fern Ridge.

A 24 y/o local man had his car drawn on with a magic marker when it was parked at the employee lot of the Turnpike Travel Plaza in Penn Forest Twp., discovered about 4 p.m. on 6-16. The writing was able to be cleaned.

PSP was sent to a Pleasant Valley West, Penn Forest Twp. home about an unresponsive man, found in his home at 5:20 p.m. on 5-30. Lehighton EMS was also called, and arrived before State Police.

On police arrival, the EMS personnel shared that the 60 y/o was already dead. The Carbon County Coroner’s Office sent Chief Deputy Coroner Gerald Jones, Jr., who pronounced the man dead from natural causes.

PSP-F reports several DUI stops during these past two weeks — mainly alcoholrelated, and some pot with one stop also including THC edibles.

PSP-F investigated a vehicle parked but still running alongside Route 115 at Arthurs Way (Effort Mountain) Tunkhannock Twp. at 1:34 a.m. on 6-12. Troopers found the F-350 still in gear, with the 55 y/o driver asleep behind the wheel. He was woken up, and taken to the Monroe County DUI Center for processing, with DUI charges pending the results.

PSP made a welfare check on a home in Penn Forest Streams, Penn Forest Twp., about 4 p.m. on 6-8. They ar-

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rived and met an 18 y/o at the home, and there was a strong smell of marijuana coming from the house. A consent to search was obtained, and police found in the teen’s bedroom 1.5 pounds of marijuana, a large amount of THC edibles, THC vape cartridges, 12 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, AND an AK 47 with 100 rounds of ammunition. There was also $5,901 in cash. He was arrested for drug dealing.

Stealin’ A Songbird Lane, Brodheadsville-area woman had here identity stolen and used by someone else to apply for PA unemployment benefits, 6-20.

Overnight 6-16 to 17, someone stole medicine from a car parked at a Lipo Way, Towamensing Trails, Penn Forest Twp. home.

An Effort man received a text from a blocked number that instructed him to send $2,000 via Western Union — he disconnected the call and called PSP instead, 6-16. No money was stolen/ sent.

into a yard where their SUV hit a tree. No one in the car was hurt. Police arrived, and warned the driver about driving local roads at a safe speed.

6-6, the new owner of a ’16 Keeping the Harley motorcycle came off Rubber Side down Interstate 80 too fast and laid his bike down at the curve on At 10:32 a.m. on 6/21, 66 the exit ramp to Route 115 in y/o Edward Coles of the Jim Fern Ridge just before 5 p.m.

Thorpe-area was southbound He was not severely injured, on Route 903 in a Toyota He’d only ridden the motorRAV4 when he lost control of cycle twice prior to this ride. his SUV and went across the The unit was hauled away in a oncoming lane and into the pickup truck. Police gave him guiderail end cap near Yellow Run Road in Penn Forest Twp. a warning about driving at a safe speed.

The impact started the car A wide variety of accidents spinning and Coles was ejected were in this batch, from f out the driver’s side window ender-benders and rear(he was not wearing a seatenders to deer strikes. belt). Lehighton Ambulance rushed him to St. Luke’sLehighton, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1 assisted PSP-F at the scene.

A mother and daughter from San Juan, Puerto Rico, were driving along Whitman Lane in Penn Forest Twp. just before 3 p.m. on 6-10 when a deer came onto the road ahead of them. The driver (39) swerved, and went off the road PSP-F continues to receive and investigate reports of identity thefts by a local, mainly taking information from senior citizens from all over the U.S.

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PennDOT news Bridge inspection teams are out along Interstates 380 and 80 in Monroe County.

Pothole patching and crack sealing crews are out on some state roads in both Monroe and Carbon Counties, and on Interstate 80. Some of the pothole crews are doing overnight work around the Pocono Plateau, so be extra alert.

Shoulder widening crews are out in northern Carbon County.

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Obituaries

JOHN W. MILLER JR. John W. Miller Jr, 73, of White Haven, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday June 11, 2021.

He was born in Long Branch, NJ on August 5, 1947 to Dolores M. Miller and John Miller Sr. He was predeceased by both parents. John is survived by his wife, Cathy Miller; his sisters, Deirdre Hornig and Debra Rose; his children, Kimberley Redwood and her husband Randy, Jennifer Johnson and her partner Charles Cavender, John Miller III and wife Melissa, Joshua Miller and wife Corrine; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 nieces and 2 nephews.

John served his country in the US Navy from 1964 to 1970.

He was a master wood­ worker and truck driver who loved fishing and hunting, spending time with his family, and listening to music.

John was a loving son, brother, husband, and father who will be profoundly missed by friends and family alike.

Forever in our hearts.

May he rest in peace.

MARGARET BOSTWICK Medical Center in New Jersey.

Margaret “Peggy” A. She retired and moved to Bostwick, 79, of Pocono Pines, the Poconos and was one of died Friday, June 11, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospice the founding members of Lake Naomi.

House in East Stroudsburg.

Peggy was an active member She was born at All Souls Hospital, Morristown, New of St. Maximilian Kolbe Jersey, the daughter of the late Parish, member of the Michael and Margaret (Zayac) Charismatic Renewal for the Bostwick.

Diocese of Scranton and was Peggy attended Boonton well known for handing out High School where she her scrolls of scripture excelled in the Sciences and quotations.

She is survived by many went into the medical field in friends. the laboratory in partnership The Reverend Father Sean with the doctors in the pursuit of medical treatments. During Carpenter celebrated a Memorial Mass June 19 at her working career, Peggy St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish. worked as a Medical Technician at Riverside

ROSEMARY C. CASALE Rosemary C. Casale , 84, Manager for Pocono Farms. died Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at She is survived by two sons, Lehigh Valley Hospital Michael and his wife, Cedar Crest in Allentown. She Josephine of Cresco, and was the loving wife of the late Thomas and his wife, Michelle Angelo T. Casale, who passed of Stroudsburg; and three away in 2012. grandchildren, Alexander, Born in Brooklyn, New York, Colin and Eliana. she was the daughter of the Monsignor Bergamo late Dante and Mary conducted a blessing service (Gaglione) Fusco. followed by entombment on Rosemary earned her June 18 at Prospect Cemetery Bachelor’s degree in Education in East Stroudsburg. from St. John’s University in In lieu of flowers, memorial Jamaica Queens, New York. donations may be made to: She taught elementary school. Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospice: Later, Rosemary retired and 502 VNA Road, East Stroudssettled in the Poconos, where burg, Pa 18301. she was the Community

SCOTT RAYMOND ZEARFOSS Scott Raymond Zearfoss, 61, Minardi.

Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 of Tobyhanna, died Monday, Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, June 7, 2021 in Scranton. He was the loving husband of the was in charge of arrangements. The Reverend late Barbara Ann (Dempsey) Father Gregory Loughney conZearfoss who passed away in ducted a blessing service June 2008.

MARIA LUISA TORO 14 at the funeral home.

Born in Lebanon, he was a enjoyment of all were her beMaria Luisa Toro, 84, of Private cremation has been son of Mildred (Wesley) Mount Pocono, died Thursday, loved grandchildren. entrusted to Bolock Funeral Zearfoss of Lebanon and the She is survived by her June 10, 2021 at home.

Home Crematory. daughters, Annette Santiago of late Harry Zearfoss.

Born in Guanica, Puerto A proud veteran, Scott Rico, she was a daughter of the Mount Pocono, and Awilda served 19 years in the United late Luis and Hipolita (Ocasio) Marcano and her husband, States Navy. He worked as a Jose of Tobyhanna; brothers Toro. diesel mechanic for Roadway Juan Vega of Guanica, PuerIn 1960 Maria came to the until his retirement in 2008 to Rico, and Reuben Vega of United States, and in 1962 after the passing of his wife.

Ensenada, Puerto Rico; she married and had three In addition to his mother, sisters Luz Ester Toro of children. he is survived by his children, Maryland, and Isabel Toro of During her working career, Mount Pocono; grandchildren Jason Zearfoss of Lebanon, she was a home health aide.

Luis Santiago, Samantha Mar- Amanda Zearfoss of Lebanon, Maria enjoyed McDonald’s cano, and Tyler Marcano; and Shannon Zearfoss and her milkshakes, sewing, pressing fiancé, Anthony Dodson of her luck at casinos and playing great-grandchildren Daniel Tobyhanna, and Victoria and Yriana Santiago. the lottery, but her greatest Zearfoss of Tobyhanna; In addition to her parents, brother, Clifford Zearfoss of Maria was preceded in death Lebanon; sisters Lois Elliot by her son, Luis Santiago Jr. Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 and her husband, Robert of Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, West Virginia, and Jackie Minardi of Lebanon; mother was in charge of arrangeand father-in-law, Victoria and ments. Reverend Father Gregory Loughney conducted Alan Dempsey of Albrightsville; eight grandchildren; and a blessing service June 16 at several nieces and nephews. In the funeral home. Burial was addition to his wife and father, June 17 at Cypress Hills Scott was preceded in death Cemetery, Brooklyn, New by his brother-in-law, Wayne York.

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Obituaries

VICTORIA LEIGH ARRINGTON dren, Robert, Aydan and Riley Victoria Leigh Arrington, Pardue. She is also survived age 74 of Blakeslee, passed by her siblings, Lisa Gilley of away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Hampton, VA, Michael St. Luke’s Hospital- Warren Arrington of Katy, TX, and Campus in Phillipsburg, NJ. Joel Arrington of Gloucester, Victoria was born in LexVA. ington, NC on April 24, 1947, Funeral services were held the daughter of Doris Taylor June 23, in Gilbert.

(Buckner) of Newport News, VA and the late Thomas EdWINTER SCHEDULE ward Arrington.

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Weiler Family Foundation donates $35K to support early childhood screenings The Weiler Family Foundation has awarded a $35,000 grant to Pocono Mountains United Way to support children and families in Monroe County.

The funding will support United Way’s Healthy Start Early Childhood Screening Program to deliver free hearing, vision, dental and developmental screenings to children birth to age 5 in Monroe County. The Healthy Start program helps identify needs of young children during their most critical time of rapid growth and learning.

Screenings are provided at local daycare centers, school

programs and during other special events throughout the county.

Since research shows the early years are learning years, it is extremely important that issues are identified and addressed quickly so that children are ready to learn. If an issue is identified during one of the screenings, parents are connected to programs that can help address the child’s need.

“Our childhood screenings have remained the heart of prevention for children living in Monroe County for the last 16 years. Thanks to The Weiler Family Foundation, children in our community will have

the best opportunity to enter school ready to learn,” Pocono Mountains United Way president/CEO Michael Tukeva said.

“We are very happy to support Pocono Mountains United Way in their efforts to help local families and make sure that our children get the healthy start that they deserve,” Weiler Family Foundation chairman Karl Weiler said.

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